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| Surgery Name | Cost | Room | Hospitalization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liver Transplant Package | 22500 USD | Single | Recipient: 21 days (5 days ICU + 16 days Single Room) | Donor: 8 days (2 days ICU + 6 days Single Room) |
✓ Inclusion
- ✔Living-donor liver transplant surgery for the recipient and donor hepatectomy for the donor
- ✔Recipient hospital stay of 21 days: 5 days ICU + 16 days single room
- ✔Donor hospital stay of 8 days: 2 days ICU + 6 days single room
- ✔Surgeon, transplant team, anaesthetist and assistant fees
- ✔Operating theatre charges and standard surgical consumables
- ✔Routine in-hospital medicines including starting anti-rejection drugs during the stay
- ✔Standard post-operative blood tests and Doppler scans during the stay
- ✔Nursing care, doctor visits, physiotherapy and dietitian guidance
- ✔Hospital meals for the patient and donor as per hospital policy
- ✔Transplant coordinator support for documentation and authorisation committee
- ✔Free: airport pick-up & drop, visa invitation letter, interpreter & coordinator (Satyug Healthcare)
✗ Exclusion
- ✖Pre-transplant evaluation tests for recipient and donor (quoted separately)
- ✖Extra ICU or room days beyond the package
- ✖Blood and blood products beyond standard use, plasma exchange, IVIG or rituximab
- ✖ABO-incompatible transplant protocols
- ✖Treatment of complications, re-operations, ERCP or interventional procedures
- ✖Dialysis if needed
- ✖Medicines after discharge, including lifelong anti-rejection drugs
- ✖Hotel stay, food and local travel outside the hospital
- ✖Air tickets, visa fees and travel insurance
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🇮🇳 TRANSPLANT PACKAGE — INDIA
Liver Transplant Surgery in India
Living-donor and deceased-donor liver transplant for end-stage liver disease, liver failure and selected liver cancers, done by experienced transplant teams at India's busiest liver centres – at a fraction of US, UK or Gulf costs.
✅ Free Medical Opinion in 48–72 h🩺 High-Volume Living-Donor Programmes💰 Starting USD 22,500✈️ Visa & Airport Support🗣️ Interpreter Available
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8–12 hrs
Surgery time
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21 days
Recipient hospital stay
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90%+
1-year survival
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6–8 weeks
Total stay in India
📖 What is a Liver Transplant?
The liver is the largest organ inside the body. It cleans the blood, makes proteins that help blood clot, stores energy and makes bile to digest fat. When the liver is badly scarred (cirrhosis) or suddenly fails, it cannot do these jobs. Fluid collects in the belly, the skin turns yellow, the patient becomes confused and may vomit blood. Medicines can slow the damage, but they cannot bring a dead liver back.
A liver transplant removes the diseased liver and replaces it with a healthy one. In India most transplants are living-donor liver transplants (LDLT): a healthy close relative gives a part of their liver (usually the right lobe, about 55–65%). Both the donor's remaining liver and the new liver in the patient grow back to almost normal size within 6–8 weeks. A deceased-donor transplant (DDLT) uses a whole liver from a brain-dead donor, but foreign patients usually cannot wait on this list, so a family donor is needed.
🩺 Conditions Treated
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Alcohol-related cirrhosis
Severe scarring after long alcohol use, once the patient has stopped drinking (usually at least 3–6 months).
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Hepatitis B and C cirrhosis
Liver scarring caused by long-term viral infection, a very common cause in Africa and Central Asia.
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Fatty liver cirrhosis (NASH/MASH)
Cirrhosis linked to obesity and diabetes, now a fast-growing reason for transplant.
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Liver cancer (HCC)
Early liver cancer inside a cirrhotic liver that fits transplant criteria (such as Milan or extended criteria).
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Acute liver failure
Sudden liver failure from viral hepatitis, drugs (e.g. paracetamol overdose) or toxins, needing urgent transplant.
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Biliary atresia & genetic diseases
Childhood blocked bile ducts, Wilson's disease and other metabolic liver diseases.
⚠️ Signs That a Liver Transplant May Be Needed
- ➤Yellow eyes and skin (jaundice)
- ➤Swollen belly with fluid (ascites)
- ➤Vomiting blood or black stools
- ➤Confusion or sleepiness (encephalopathy)
- ➤Easy bruising and bleeding
- ➤Severe tiredness and muscle loss
- ➤Swollen legs and feet
- ➤Repeated hospital admissions
💡 Not every liver patient needs a transplant. Early cirrhosis is managed with medicines, stopping alcohol, treating hepatitis B or C, weight loss and regular check-ups. Transplant is usually advised when the MELD score is about 15 or higher, or when serious problems such as repeated fluid build-up, bleeding or confusion appear, or for a suitable liver cancer.
🔬 Tests Before Treatment
| Test | Why it is done |
|---|---|
| Liver function tests, INR & MELD score | Show how badly the liver is working and how urgent the transplant is. |
| Triple-phase CT or MRI of the liver | Maps blood vessels, checks the liver size and looks for cancer. |
| Echo, ECG and stress test | Make sure the heart can handle a long operation. |
| Lung tests & chest CT | Check breathing and look for lung problems linked to liver disease. |
| Viral markers & infection screening | Hepatitis B, C, HIV, TB and other infections are checked before surgery. |
| Donor tests: blood group, liver CT volume, MRCP, fitness tests | Confirm the donor is healthy and that enough liver remains safely for them. |
| Legal & ethics committee documents | Indian law (THOTA) requires proof of relationship and approval before transplant. |
🏥 The Procedure — Step by Step
1
Free opinion & donor matching
Your reports are reviewed and a suitable family donor (matching blood group, age about 18–55) is identified.
2
Arrival & evaluation
Recipient and donor complete tests in 5–7 days at the hospital.
3
Legal approval
The hospital's authorisation committee interviews both, checks documents and embassy papers.
4
Admission & anaesthesia
Recipient and donor are operated on the same day, in two theatres, under general anaesthesia.
5
Donor surgery
The surgeon removes the planned part of the donor's liver, usually the right lobe.
6
Recipient hepatectomy
The diseased liver is carefully removed from the patient.
7
Implanting the graft
The new liver is joined to the hepatic veins, portal vein, hepatic artery (under microscope) and bile duct.
8
ICU care
Recipient stays about 5 days in ICU; donor about 2 days. Blood tests and Doppler scans check the new liver daily.
9
Ward recovery
Walking, diet and anti-rejection medicines are started and adjusted in a single room.
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Discharge & follow-up
Donor goes home after about 8 days and recipient after about 21 days, staying near the hospital for regular checks.
⚖️ Types of Liver Transplant
| Type | What is done | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Living-donor (LDLT) – right lobe | A relative donates about 60% of the liver | Most adult patients from abroad |
| Living-donor – left lobe / left lateral segment | A smaller part of the donor liver is used | Children and small adults |
| Deceased-donor (DDLT) | Whole liver from a brain-dead donor | Indian residents on the state waiting list |
| ABO-incompatible LDLT | Donor of a different blood group, with special drugs and plasma exchange | Patients without a blood-group-matched donor |
| Swap (paired) transplant | Two families exchange donors to get a match | Families whose donor does not match |
📊 Large Indian and international registries report about 85–90% one-year patient survival after living-donor liver transplant in experienced centres, similar to deceased-donor transplant results in the USA and Europe (European Liver Transplant Registry; AASLD guidance).
📅 Your Day-by-Day Plan in India
| Day | What happens |
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| Day 1 | Arrival in India, airport pick-up and hotel check-in near the hospital |
| Day 2–7 | Recipient and donor evaluation, scans and specialist consultations |
| Day 8–12 | Document checks and transplant authorisation committee approval |
| Day 13 | Admission and transplant surgery for donor and recipient |
| Day 13–18 | Recipient in ICU (about 5 days); donor in ICU about 2 days |
| Day 20 | Donor discharged after about 8 days in hospital |
| Day 18–34 | Recipient recovers in a single room; total about 21 days in hospital |
| Week 5–8 | Stay near the hospital for blood tests, scans and medicine adjustment |
| Week 7–8 | Final review, medicine plan and travel clearance – Fly home ✈️ |
🌱 Recovery After Treatment
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Week 1
ICU care, breathing exercises, sitting and first short walks with the physiotherapist.
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Week 2–3
Walking in the corridor, normal soft diet, learning your anti-rejection medicines.
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Week 4–6
Living in a hotel or flat near the hospital with blood tests 1–2 times a week.
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Week 6–8
Most patients are cleared to fly home; donors can usually travel by 3–4 weeks.
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Month 3
Light office work possible; donors usually return to normal work in 6–8 weeks.
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Lifelong
Daily anti-rejection tablets, regular blood tests and yearly check-ups.
🏆 Success Rate
| Outcome | Result |
|---|---|
| 1-year patient survival (good centres) | About 90% |
| 5-year patient survival | About 75–80% |
| Donor serious complication rate | About 1–2% (low), most donors fully recover |
| Donor death risk (right lobe) | About 0.1–0.5% |
| Return to normal life | Most recipients by 6–12 months |
Results depend on how sick the patient is before surgery (MELD score), the quality and size of the donor graft, the patient's age, heart and kidney health, and strict use of anti-rejection medicines after going home.
🩹 Risks & Possible Complications
A liver transplant is major surgery. Risks are higher for very sick patients and are watched closely in the ICU.
- •Infections (bacterial, viral, fungal) – common in the first 3 months because of anti-rejection drugs
- •Bile duct leak or narrowing – about 10–25%, often treated by endoscopy (ERCP)
- •Acute rejection – about 15–30%, usually controlled with steroid treatment
- •Bleeding needing re-operation – about 5–10%
- •Hepatic artery or portal vein clot – about 2–5%, may need urgent surgery or re-transplant
- •Kidney problems, diabetes and high blood pressure from long-term medicines
- •Return of the original disease (e.g. hepatitis B, fatty liver, cancer) if not controlled
💰 Cost of Liver Transplant in India
The cost of liver transplant in India starts from about USD 22,500. This package covers the transplant surgery for recipient and donor, about 21 days in hospital for the recipient (5 days ICU + 16 days single room), about 8 days for the donor (2 days ICU + 6 days single room), routine medicines and consumables, and standard post-operative care. Complex cases, longer ICU stay, ABO-incompatible transplant and extra procedures add to the cost.
| Option / Hospital tier | Approx. cost (USD) | Hospital stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living-donor liver transplant – this package (single room) | 22,500 | Recipient 21 days, donor 8 days | Uncomplicated adult LDLT |
| LDLT at premium JCI centres (Delhi NCR, Chennai, Hyderabad) | 30,000 – 40,000 | Recipient 3–4 weeks | Most foreign patients fall in this range |
| ABO-incompatible LDLT | 40,000 – 50,000 | 3–5 weeks | Extra drugs (rituximab) and plasma exchange |
| Paediatric liver transplant | 25,000 – 35,000 | 3–4 weeks | Left lateral segment graft from parent |
| Pre-transplant evaluation only (recipient + donor) | 1,500 – 3,000 | Outpatient | Adjusted later if the transplant goes ahead |
⚠️ Final cost depends on the patient's MELD score, the hospital, ICU days, blood products, complications and extra procedures. Quotes are confirmed after the transplant team examines the patient and donor in India.
📋 What the Package Includes
✅ Included
- ✔Recipient & donor surgery fees
- ✔Recipient 21 days stay (5 ICU + 16 single room)
- ✔Donor 8 days stay (2 ICU + 6 single room)
- ✔Anaesthesia & operating theatre
- ✔Routine medicines & consumables
- ✔Standard in-hospital tests
- ✔Doctor visits & nursing care
- ✔Airport pick-up & coordinator support
❌ Not Included
- ✖Pre-transplant work-up beyond the package
- ✖Extra ICU or hospital days
- ✖Blood products beyond package limit
- ✖Treatment of complications or re-surgery
- ✖Medicines after discharge
- ✖Hotel and food outside the hospital
- ✖Air tickets & visa fees
✈️ Your Medical Travel Process with Satyug Healthcare
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Send reports | Recent liver function tests, INR, creatinine and blood counts, triple-phase CT or MRI of the liver, endoscopy report, AFP (for cancer), viral markers, a discharge summary and the blood group of the patient and possible donors. |
| 2. Free opinion & quotes | Within 48-72 hours you receive opinions and cost estimates from 3-5 leading hospitals to compare. |
| 3. Choose hospital & doctor | We help you compare doctors, success rates, room options and total budget. |
| 4. Medical visa | The hospital issues a Visa Invitation Letter (VIL) to the Indian Embassy. The patient and up to 2 attendants apply for an e-Medical / Medical Attendant visa. |
| 5. Travel planning | Flight guidance, wheelchair assistance, airport pick-up, hotel or guest house near the hospital. |
| 6. Treatment in India | Your coordinator and interpreter stay with you for admission, treatment, discharge and billing. |
| 7. Return & follow-up | Fit-to-fly letter, medicines, and online follow-up with your doctor after you return home. |
🎒 Travel Checklist
- 📌Valid passport (6+ months) for the patient and attendants, plus 10 passport-size photos each
- 📌Medical visa / e-visa and the hospital’s Visa Invitation Letter
- 📌All liver blood tests, CT/MRI scans on CD or link, endoscopy reports, discharge summaries and current prescriptions
- 📌Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for travellers from African countries)
- 📌Polio vaccination certificate where applicable
- 📌Declare cash above USD 5,000 at the airport; hospitals accept wire transfer and cards
- 📌Foreigners staying longer than permitted must register with the FRRO — our team assists
⭐ Why Choose Satyug Healthcare?
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Top Accredited Hospitals
Leading liver transplant centres in India include Medanta – The Medicity (Gurugram), Max Super Speciality Hospital Saket (Delhi), Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences-linked programmes, Apollo Hospitals (Delhi and Chennai), Fortis Gurugram, Gleneagles Global and Rela Institute (Chennai), AIG and KIMS (Hyderabad), and Narayana Health (Bengaluru).
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Senior Specialists
Our partner liver transplant surgeons and hepatologists lead teams that have performed hundreds to thousands of living-donor transplants, with dedicated transplant ICUs and anaesthesia teams.
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Transparent Pricing
Multiple written quotes to compare — no hidden charges, no extra fee for our service.
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End-to-End Support
Visa, airport pick-up, accommodation, interpreter and 24/7 coordinator.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What is the cost of a liver transplant in India?
A living-donor liver transplant in India starts from about USD 22,500 in this package. Most premium centres charge about USD 30,000–40,000. The final price depends on how sick the patient is, the hospital and the number of ICU days.
➤ Who can be a liver donor?
A close relative (parent, child, brother, sister, spouse, and in some cases other relatives with approval) aged about 18–55, healthy, with a matching or compatible blood group and a healthy liver. Indian law does not allow paid donors, and a relationship proof is checked by a committee.
➤ How long do we need to stay in India?
Plan for about 6–8 weeks for the patient. In this package the recipient stays about 21 days in hospital and the donor about 8 days. After discharge, the patient stays near the hospital for tests before flying home.
➤ What is the success rate?
Good Indian centres report about 90% one-year survival and about 75–80% five-year survival. Results depend on the patient's condition before surgery.
➤ Is the surgery safe for the donor?
Donor surgery is major but generally safe. Serious complications happen in about 1–2% of donors and the risk of death is very low (about 0.1–0.5%). The donor's liver grows back within about 2 months.
➤ Is the operation painful?
You will have strong pain medicine, often through an epidural or pump, so pain is controlled. Most patients are sitting and walking within 2–3 days.
➤ How long does recovery take?
Recipients usually feel much better within 2–3 months and return to normal life by 6–12 months. Donors usually return to work in 6–8 weeks.
➤ Will I take medicines for life?
Yes. Anti-rejection medicines (such as tacrolimus) are needed every day for life, but the dose usually becomes lower after the first year.
➤ Is there a waiting list for foreign patients?
Foreign patients generally cannot receive a deceased-donor liver in India, so a living family donor is needed. With a donor, there is no waiting list beyond tests and approvals.
➤ Can children have a liver transplant?
Yes. Indian centres have strong paediatric programmes, mainly for biliary atresia and metabolic diseases, using a small part of a parent's liver.
➤ How many people can come with the patient?
Usually the donor plus one more attendant. We provide visa invitation letters for the patient, donor and attendant.
➤ What documents are needed for transplant approval?
Passports, proof of relationship (birth or marriage certificates, family documents), embassy letters and photographs. Our team guides you in advance because missing papers can delay surgery.
➤ What follow-up is needed at home?
Blood tests weekly at first, then monthly, with medicine level checks. Your Indian doctors stay in touch by video and email with your local doctor.
➤ Will there be a language problem?
No. We arrange interpreters for Arabic, French, Russian and other languages, and a coordinator stays in touch throughout your stay.
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Medical disclaimer: This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation with a qualified specialist. Treatment plans and costs are confirmed only after the patient is examined. Sources: NCBI StatPearls: Liver Transplantation; AASLD/AST Practice Guideline: Evaluation for Liver Transplantation in Adults (2013, updated); European Liver Transplant Registry; Mayo Clinic: Liver transplant; NHS: Liver transplant; Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (India). Infographics: Satyug Healthcare.
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Liver transplant surgery in India starts from USD 25,000 through Satyug Healthcare — which is 60–70% less than the USA or UK. The package covers pre-transplant evaluation for recipient and one donor, surgery for both, ICU and hospital stay, OT charges, nursing, lab, radiology, and pharmacy services.
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